SWIFT Code XALBCA61 — ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE, CALGARY

About SWIFT Code XALBCA61 — ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE, CALGARY

SWIFT code XALBCA61 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE in CALGARY, Canada. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE for all outward international remittances from CALGARY. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code XALBCA61

The code XALBCA61 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code XALBCA61

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE account in CALGARY, share SWIFT code XALBCA61 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE, CALGARY must provide SWIFT code XALBCA61. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE in CALGARY rely on SWIFT code XALBCA61 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE →

How SWIFT Code XALBCA61 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code XALBCA61 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code XALBCA61

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter XALBCA61 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CALGARY only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Canada.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm XALBCA61 directly with ALBERTA STOCK EXCHANGE, THE's CALGARY branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.